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217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

Refused Cheshire West and Chester 20/03109/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Pine (T1) to be felled. The tree is located at the front of the property and is leaning towards the drive meaning reduced access for higher sided vehicles.

As published by the council, reference 20/03109/TPO

Application record

Reference
20/03109/TPO
Type
Trees
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
26 Aug 2020
Validated
26 Aug 2020
Decided
20 Oct 2020
Ward
Newton and Hoole
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CH2 3EP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 4 applications since 2018: 2 approved, 2 refused.

  • 20/04090/TPO Granted

    217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

    T1 - Pine - Crown lift to 5m. Remove all deadwood. Reduce overextended limbs over road and third-party drive by 2.5 linear metres. Clear phone wires. This work is being undertaken to: Prevent dead branches falling on to drive/ car and onto pedestrians on the pavement. To reduce risk of branch failures over the road. To reduce risk of telephone cable damage. To increase light levels

    Decided 17 Dec 2020 Trees
  • 19/00102/TPO Refused

    217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

    Remove the Pine tree including the base and plant a replacement Pine tree.

    Decided 25 Feb 2019 Trees
  • 18/04011/FUL Granted

    217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new conservatory

    Decided 3 Dec 2018 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Aug 2020

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 20 Oct 2020

    Decision issued: Refusal

  3. 6 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Cheshire West and Chester refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

    18/04011/FUL Submitted 15 Oct 2018 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new conservatory

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 5 docs
  • 217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

    19/00102/TPO Submitted 9 Jan 2019 50 yards away

    Remove the Pine tree including the base and plant a replacement Pine tree.

    Refused Trees 4 docs
  • 217 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EP

    20/04090/TPO Submitted 2 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    T1 - Pine - Crown lift to 5m. Remove all deadwood. Reduce overextended limbs over road and third-party drive by 2.5 linear metres. Clear phone wires. This work is being undertaken to: Prevent dead branches falling on to drive/ car and onto pedestrians on the pavement. To reduce risk of branch failures over the road. To reduce risk of telephone cable damage. To increase light levels

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 11 Pine Grove Chester Cheshire CH2 3LF

    19/00837/FUL Submitted 1 Mar 2019 50 yards away

    First floor rear extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  • 213 Hoole Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3EQ

    21/00740/TPO Submitted 19 Feb 2021 50 yards away

    Pine Tree (0383) has one large branch overhanging a pedestrian pavement and Hoole Road requires pruning of tip (2m) and limited thinning of smaller branches for access to light. Pine Tree (0384) has branches that obstruct a telecommunications wire that require pruning. No major branches will be removed and a qualified tree surgeon will be employed to cut back as far as recommended / agreed.

    Granted Telecoms Trees 10 docs
  • 13 Pine Grove Chester Cheshire CH2 3LF

    18/02882/FUL Submitted 25 Jul 2018 50 yards away

    Alterations to existing conservatory

    Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

In Cheshire West and Chester

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    Millbrook House High Street Tattenhall Chester CH3 9PX

    Beech tree - Crown thin by approximately 15%, removing selected secondary and smaller branches throughout the crown to reduce overall crown density whilst retaining the trees natural form and structural framework. Reduce roadside lateral limbs by up to 2-3 metres, where appropriate, to reduce excessive end weight and mechanical loading on the limbs extending towards the roadside.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision

    Land At Lodge Lane Saughall Chester

    Various works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02810/TPO Granted

    Land Adjacent To 9 Beasley Close Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West and Chester CH66 2SX

    T2 Yew - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road. T3 Lime - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road.

    4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02792/TPO Granted

    1 Spinney Drive Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West And Chester CH66 4TY

    Sessile Oak; Crown raise oak back to statutory heights off carriageway and pathway. Pruning back to suitable pruning points.

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/03219/TPO Awaiting decision

    429 Chester Road Hartford Northwich CW8 2AF

    1x Mature Oak - Request to crown lift to 5m to give clearance from property (lower branches now resting on roof). Crown thin/clean by 15% and crown reduce by up to 2m to maintain healthy shape and reduce chance of failure.

    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees